Game report: Daniels, UConn advance to Final Four

Published 11:33 pm, Saturday, April 5, 2014

Florida forward Will Yeguete (15) reaches in against Connecticut forward DeAndre Daniels (2) during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Arlington, Texas.
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Florida forward Will Yeguete (15) reaches in against Connecticut...

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 05: Kasey Hill #0 of the Florida Gators goes to the basket as Amida Brimah #35 of the Connecticut Huskies defends during the NCAA Men's Final Four Semifinal at AT&T Stadium on April 5, 2014 in Arlington, Texas.
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ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 05: Kasey Hill #0 of the Florida Gators goes...

Connecticut center Amida Brimah, right, dunks the ball in front of Florida guard Kasey Hill during the second half of an NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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Connecticut center Amida Brimah, right, dunks the ball in front of...

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 05: DeAndre Daniels #2 of the Connecticut Huskies dunks against the Florida Gators during the NCAA Men's Final Four Semifinal at AT&T Stadium on April 5, 2014 in Arlington, Texas.
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ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 05: DeAndre Daniels #2 of the Connecticut...

A Connecticut fan cheers the team before an NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game against Florida Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Arlington, Texas.
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A Connecticut fan cheers the team before an NCAA Final Four...

A Florida fan reacts before an NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game against Connecticut, Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Arlington, Texas.
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A Florida fan reacts before an NCAA Final Four tournament college...

A Florida fan cheers before an NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game against Connecticut, Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Arlington, Texas.
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A Florida fan cheers before an NCAA Final Four tournament college...

Florida fans cheer before an NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game against Connecticut, Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Arlington, Texas.
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Florida fans cheer before an NCAA Final Four tournament college...

Connecticut cheerleaders perform before an NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game against Florida Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Arlington, Texas.
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Connecticut cheerleaders perform before an NCAA Final Four...

Connecticut fans show their support befer an NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game against Florida Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Dallas.
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Connecticut fans show their support befer an NCAA Final Four...

The Connecticut band plays before their NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game against Florida Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Dallas.
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The Connecticut band plays before their NCAA Final Four tournament...

Jane Fletcher of Litchfield, Kentucky arrives for NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal games Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Dallas.
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Jane Fletcher of Litchfield, Kentucky arrives for NCAA Final Four...

Wisconsin fan Mike Tedford of Ranco Cucamunga, Calif arrives for the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal games Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Arlington, Texas.
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Wisconsin fan Mike Tedford of Ranco Cucamunga, Calif arrives for...

A Connecticut fan is dressed in team colors before the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game against Florida Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Arlington, Texas.
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A Connecticut fan is dressed in team colors before the NCAA Final...

Fans arrive for the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal games Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Arlington, Texas.
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Fans arrive for the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball...

Fans arrive for the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal games Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Arlington, Texas.
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Fans arrive for the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball...

Florida guard Scottie Wilbekin, left, drives around Connecticut guard Ryan Boatright during the first half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Arlington, Texas.
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Florida guard Scottie Wilbekin, left, drives around Connecticut...

Florida guard Scottie Wilbekin (5) runs into Connecticut guard Ryan Boatright (11) during the first half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Arlington, Texas.
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Chris Daughtry sings the national anthem before an NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game between Florida and Connecticut, Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Arlington, Texas.
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Chris Daughtry sings the national anthem before an NCAA Final Four...

Chris Daughtry sings the national anthem before an NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game between Florida and Connecticut, Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Arlington, Texas.
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Chris Daughtry sings the national anthem before an NCAA Final Four...

Florida guard Scottie Wilbekin (5) passes as Connecticut guard Ryan Boatright (11) defends during the first half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Arlington, Texas.
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Florida's Patric Young, left, and Connecticut's Phillip Nolan jump during the opening tip of an NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Arlington, Texas.
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Florida's Patric Young, left, and Connecticut's Phillip Nolan jump...

Florida center Patric Young (4) and Connecticut forward Phillip Nolan (0) take the tip to begin their NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Arlington, Texas.
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Florida center Patric Young (4) and Connecticut forward Phillip...

Florida center Patric Young (4) and Connecticut forward Phillip Nolan (0) take the tip to begin their NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Arlington, Texas.
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Florida center Patric Young (4) and Connecticut forward Phillip...

Chris Daughrty performs the U.S. national anthem before an NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game between Connecticut and Florida Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Arlington, Texas.
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Chris Daughrty performs the U.S. national anthem before an NCAA...

Florida players, right, huddle at center court as Connecticut players walk past before an NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Arlington, Texas.
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Florida players, right, huddle at center court as Connecticut...

Florida fans cheer before an NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game against Connecticut, Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Arlington, Texas.
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Florida fans cheer before an NCAA Final Four tournament college...

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 05: The Connecticut Huskies band performs prior to the NCAA Men's Final Four Semifinal against the Florida Gators at AT&T Stadium on April 5, 2014 in Arlington, Texas.
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ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 05: The Connecticut Huskies band performs...

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 05: Shabazz Napier #13 of the Connecticut Huskies walks out to the floor prior to the NCAA Men's Final Four Semifinal against the Florida Gators at AT&T Stadium on April 5, 2014 in Arlington, Texas.
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ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 05: Shabazz Napier #13 of the Connecticut...

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 05: Shabazz Napier #13 of the Connecticut Huskies is introduced before the NCAA Men's Final Four Semifinal against the Florida Gators at AT&T Stadium on April 5, 2014 in Arlington, Texas.
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ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 05: Shabazz Napier #13 of the Connecticut...

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 05: Shabazz Napier #13 of the Connecticut Huskies looks to pass as Scottie Wilbekin #5 of the Florida Gators defends during the NCAA Men's Final Four Semifinal at AT&T Stadium on April 5, 2014 in Arlington, Texas.
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ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 05: Shabazz Napier #13 of the Connecticut...

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 05: Shabazz Napier #13 and Phillip Nolan #0 of the Connecticut Huskies celebrate against the Florida Gators during the NCAA Men's Final Four Semifinal at AT&T Stadium on April 5, 2014 in Arlington, Texas.
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ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 05: Shabazz Napier #13 and Phillip Nolan #0...

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 05: The Connecticut Huskies take the court during the NCAA Men's Final Four Semifinal against the Florida Gators at AT&T Stadium on April 5, 2014 in Arlington, Texas.
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ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 05: The Connecticut Huskies take the court...

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 05: Patric Young #4 of the Florida Gators looks to pass as Phillip Nolan #0 and Niels Giffey #5 of the Connecticut Huskies defend during the NCAA Men's Final Four Semifinal at AT&T Stadium on April 5, 2014 in Arlington, Texas.
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ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 05: Patric Young #4 of the Florida Gators...

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 05: Head coach Kevin Ollie of the Connecticut Huskies speaks to his players in a timeout during the NCAA Men's Final Four Semifinal against the Florida Gators at AT&T Stadium on April 5, 2014 in Arlington, Texas.
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ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 05: Head coach Kevin Ollie of the Connecticut...

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 05: Casey Prather #24 of the Florida Gators drives to the basket as Niels Giffey #5 of the Connecticut Huskies defends during the NCAA Men's Final Four Semifinal at AT&T Stadium on April 5, 2014 in Arlington, Texas.
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ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 05: Casey Prather #24 of the Florida Gators...

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 05: Head coach Kevin Ollie of the Connecticut Huskies motions to his players during the NCAA Men's Final Four Semifinal against the Florida Gators at AT&T Stadium on April 5, 2014 in Arlington, Texas.
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ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 05: Head coach Kevin Ollie of the Connecticut...

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 05: Casey Prather #24 of the Florida Gators drives to the basket as Niels Giffey #5 of the Connecticut Huskies defends during the NCAA Men's Final Four Semifinal at AT&T Stadium on April 5, 2014 in Arlington, Texas.
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ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 05: Casey Prather #24 of the Florida Gators...

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 05: Will Yeguete #15 of the Florida Gators goes to the basket as DeAndre Daniels #2 of the Connecticut Huskies defends during the NCAA Men's Final Four Semifinal at AT&T Stadium on April 5, 2014 in Arlington, Texas.
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ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 05: Will Yeguete #15 of the Florida Gators...

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 05: Shabazz Napier #13 of the Connecticut Huskies looks on during the NCAA Men's Final Four Semifinal against the Florida Gators at AT&T Stadium on April 5, 2014 in Arlington, Texas.
Photo: Ronald Martinez, Getty Images

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 05: Shabazz Napier #13 of the Connecticut...

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 05: Amida Brimah #35 of the Connecticut Huskies goes for a loose ball against the Florida Gators during the NCAA Men's Final Four Semifinal at AT&T Stadium on April 5, 2014 in Arlington, Texas.
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ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 05: Amida Brimah #35 of the Connecticut...

Florida guard Kasey Hill, left, falls to the court in front of Connecticut's Amida Brimah (35) and DeAndre Daniels (2) during the first half of an NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Arlington, Texas.
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Connecticut guard Ryan Boatright (11) looks to pass around Florida guard Kasey Hill (0) during the first half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
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Connecticut guard Ryan Boatright (11) looks to pass around Florida...

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 05: Patric Young #4 of the Florida Gators and Phillip Nolan #0 of the Connecticut Huskies jump for the opening tip of the NCAA Men's Final Four Semifinal at AT&T Stadium on April 5, 2014 in Arlington, Texas.
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ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 05: Patric Young #4 of the Florida Gators...

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 05: Patric Young #4 of the Florida Gators goes to the basket as DeAndre Daniels #2 of the Connecticut Huskies defends during the NCAA Men's Final Four Semifinal at AT&T Stadium on April 5, 2014 in Arlington, Texas.
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ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 05: Patric Young #4 of the Florida Gators...

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 05: Casey Prather #24 of the Florida Gators goes to the basket against the Connecticut Huskies during the NCAA Men's Final Four Semifinal at AT&T Stadium on April 5, 2014 in Arlington, Texas.
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ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 05: Casey Prather #24 of the Florida Gators...

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 05: DeAndre Daniels #2 of the Connecticut Huskies battles for a loose ball against Chris Walker #23 of the Florida Gators during the NCAA Men's Final Four Semifinal at AT&T Stadium on April 5, 2014 in Arlington, Texas.
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ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 05: DeAndre Daniels #2 of the Connecticut...

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 05: Head coach Kevin Ollie of the Connecticut Huskies looks on during the NCAA Men's Final Four Semifinal against the Florida Gators at AT&T Stadium on April 5, 2014 in Arlington, Texas.
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ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 05: Head coach Kevin Ollie of the Connecticut...

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 05: Patric Young #4 of the Florida Gators drives to the basket as Amida Brimah #35 of the Connecticut Huskies defends during the NCAA Men's Final Four Semifinal at AT&T Stadium on April 5, 2014 in Arlington, Texas.
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ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 05: Patric Young #4 of the Florida Gators...

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 05: Dorian Finney-Smith #10 of the Florida Gators goes to the basket as Amida Brimah #35 and Niels Giffey #5 of the Connecticut Huskies defend during the NCAA Men's Final Four Semifinal at AT&T Stadium on April 5, 2014 in Arlington, Texas.
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ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 05: Dorian Finney-Smith #10 of the Florida...

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 05: Patric Young #4 of the Florida Gators goes to the basket against Amida Brimah #35 of the Connecticut Huskies during the NCAA Men's Final Four Semifinal at AT&T Stadium on April 5, 2014 in Arlington, Texas.
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ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 05: Patric Young #4 of the Florida Gators...

Connecticut guard Ryan Boatright, top, shoots over Florida center Patric Young during the first half of an NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Arlington, Texas.
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Connecticut guard Ryan Boatright, top, shoots over Florida center...

Connecticut forward DeAndre Daniels (2) and Florida guard Kasey Hill lose the ball during the first half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Arlington, Texas.
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Connecticut forward DeAndre Daniels (2) and Florida guard Kasey...

Florida forward Will Yeguete (15) grabs a rebound as Connecticut forward DeAndre Daniels (2) topples over Florida's Scottie Wilbekin (5) during the first half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Dallas.
Photo: Chris Steppic, AP

Florida forward Will Yeguete (15) grabs a rebound as Connecticut...

Connecticut head coach Kevin Ollie reacts during the first half of an NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game against Florida Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Arlington, Texas.
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Connecticut head coach Kevin Ollie reacts during the first half of...

Connecticut forward DeAndre Daniels (2) shoots over Florida forward Will Yeguete (15) during the first half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Arlington, Texas.
Photo: David J. Phillip, AP

Connecticut guard Ryan Boatright shoots as Florida center Patric Young (4) defends during the first half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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Connecticut guard Ryan Boatright shoots as Florida center Patric...

Connecticut forward DeAndre Daniels (2) shoots around defender Florida's Chris Walker (23) during the first half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Arlington, Texas. Connecticut's Amida Brimah, left, holds his ground.

Photo: Chris Steppic, AP

Connecticut forward DeAndre Daniels (2) shoots around defender...

Connecticut guard Lasan Kromah (20), and Terrence Samuel (3) walk the floor between plays against Florida during the first half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Arlington, Texas.
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Connecticut guard Lasan Kromah (20), and Terrence Samuel (3) walk...

Connecticut guard/forward Lasan Kromah (20) shoots as Florida forward Casey Prather (24) defends during the first half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Arlington, Texas.
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Connecticut guard/forward Lasan Kromah (20) shoots as Florida...

Florida forward Casey Prather shoots as Connecticut forward Phillip Nolan (0) and Florida's Patric Young (4) look on during the first half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Dallas.
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Connecticut forward DeAndre Daniels reacts during the first half of an NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game against Florida Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Arlington, Texas.
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Connecticut forward DeAndre Daniels reacts during the first half of...

Connecticut guard Ryan Boatright, top, shoots over Florida center Patric Young during the first half of an NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Arlington, Texas.
Photo: David J. Phillip, AP

Connecticut guard Ryan Boatright, top, shoots over Florida center...

Connecticut forward DeAndre Daniels (2) and Florida guard Kasey Hill lose the ball during the first half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Arlington, Texas.
Photo: Eric Gay, AP

Connecticut forward DeAndre Daniels (2) and Florida guard Kasey...

Florida forward Will Yeguete (15) grabs a rebound as Connecticut forward DeAndre Daniels (2) topples over Florida's Scottie Wilbekin (5) during the first half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Dallas.
Photo: Chris Steppic, AP

Florida forward Will Yeguete (15) grabs a rebound as Connecticut...

Connecticut guard Terrence Samuel, left, drives to the basket past Florida center Patric Young during the first half of an NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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Connecticut guard Terrence Samuel, left, drives to the basket past...

Connecticut guard Terrence Samuel, left, and Florida center Patric Young eye a rebound during the first half of an NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Arlington, Texas.
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Connecticut guard Terrence Samuel, left, and Florida center Patric...

Florida forward Will Yeguete, left, and Connecticut forward Phillip Nolan, right, eye a made basket during the first half of an NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Arlington, Texas.
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Connecticut head coach Kevin Ollie urges his team on during the first half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game against Florida Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Arlington, Texas.
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Connecticut head coach Kevin Ollie urges his team on during the...

center Patric Young passes the ball over Connecticut forward DeAndre Daniels (2) as Amida Brimah (35) looks on during the first half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Arlington, Texas. Connecticut's Shabazz Napier (13) is at rear.
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center Patric Young passes the ball over Connecticut forward...

Connecticut guard Shabazz Napier (13) drives to the basket over Florida center Patric Young, right, during the first half of an NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Arlington, Texas.
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Connecticut guard Shabazz Napier (13) drives to the basket over...

Connecticut guard Ryan Boatright (11) shoots as Florida center Patric Young (4) and Will Yeguete (15) defend during the first half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Dallas.
Photo: Chris Steppic, AP

Connecticut guard Ryan Boatright (11) shoots as Florida center...

Connecticut forward DeAndre Daniels shoots over Florida forward Will Yeguete during the first half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Arlington, Texas.
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Connecticut forward DeAndre Daniels shoots over Florida forward...

Connecticut guard Terrence Samuel, left, drives to the basket past Florida center Patric Young during the first half of an NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Chris Steppig, NCAA Photos)
Photo: Chris Steppic, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Connecticut guard Terrence Samuel, left, drives to the basket past...

Florida forward Casey Prather shoots as Connecticut forward Phillip Nolan (0) and Florida's Patric Young (4) look on during the first half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Chris Steppig, NCAA Photos)
Photo: Chris Steppic, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Connecticut forward DeAndre Daniels reacts during the first half of an NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game against Florida Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
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Connecticut forward DeAndre Daniels reacts during the first half of...

Connecticut guard Ryan Boatright, top, shoots over Florida center Patric Young during the first half of an NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Arlington, Texas.
Photo: David J. Phillip, AP

Connecticut guard Ryan Boatright, top, shoots over Florida center...

Connecticut forward DeAndre Daniels and Florida guard Scottie Wilbekin watch for a rebound during the first half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Arlington, Texas.
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Connecticut forward DeAndre Daniels and Florida guard Scottie...

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 05: Ryan Boatright #11 of the Connecticut Huskies goes to the basket as Patric Young #4 of the Florida Gators defends during the NCAA Men's Final Four Semifinal at AT&T Stadium on April 5, 2014 in Arlington, Texas.
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ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 05: Ryan Boatright #11 of the Connecticut...

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 05: Head coach Kevin Ollie of the Connecticut Huskies motions to his players during the NCAA Men's Final Four Semifinal against the Florida Gators at AT&T Stadium on April 5, 2014 in Arlington, Texas.
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ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 05: Head coach Kevin Ollie of the...

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 05: DeAndre Daniels #2 of the Connecticut Huskies reacts after hitting a shot against the Florida Gators during the NCAA Men's Final Four Semifinal at AT&T Stadium on April 5, 2014 in Arlington, Texas.
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ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 05: DeAndre Daniels #2 of the Connecticut...

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 05: DeAndre Daniels #2 of the Connecticut Huskies battles for a rebound against Dorian Finney-Smith #10 of the Florida Gators during the NCAA Men's Final Four Semifinal at AT&T Stadium on April 5, 2014 in Arlington, Texas.
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ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 05: DeAndre Daniels #2 of the Connecticut...

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 05: Lasan Kromah #20 of the Connecticut Huskies goes to the basket against Casey Prather #24 of the Florida Gators during the NCAA Men's Final Four Semifinal at AT&T Stadium on April 5, 2014 in Arlington, Texas.
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ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 05: Lasan Kromah #20 of the Connecticut...

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 05: DeAndre Daniels #2 of the Connecticut Huskies goes up for a shot against the Florida Gators during the NCAA Men's Final Four Semifinal at AT&T Stadium on April 5, 2014 in Arlington, Texas.
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ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 05: DeAndre Daniels #2 of the Connecticut...

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 05: Casey Prather #24 of the Florida Gators and Amida Brimah #35 of the Connecticut Huskies battle for a rebound during the NCAA Men's Final Four Semifinal at AT&T Stadium on April 5, 2014 in Arlington, Texas.
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ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 05: Casey Prather #24 of the Florida Gators...

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 05: Lasan Kromah #20 of the Connecticut Huskies goes to the basket against Casey Prather #24 of the Florida Gators during the NCAA Men's Final Four Semifinal at AT&T Stadium on April 5, 2014 in Arlington, Texas.
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ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 05: Lasan Kromah #20 of the Connecticut...

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 05: Shabazz Napier #13 of the Connecticut Huskies looks on during the NCAA Men's Final Four Semifinal against the Florida Gators at AT&T Stadium on April 5, 2014 in Arlington, Texas.

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ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 05: Shabazz Napier #13 of the Connecticut...

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 05: Shabazz Napier #13 of the Connecticut Huskies goes to the basket as Dorian Finney-Smith #10 and Kasey Hill #0 of the Florida Gators defend during the NCAA Men's Final Four Semifinal at AT&T Stadium on April 5, 2014 in Arlington, Texas.
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ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 05: Shabazz Napier #13 of the Connecticut...

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 05: Casey Prather #24 of the Florida Gators goes up to the basket as DeAndre Daniels #2 of the Connecticut Huskies defends during the NCAA Men's Final Four Semifinal at AT&T Stadium on April 5, 2014 in Arlington, Texas.
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ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 05: Casey Prather #24 of the Florida Gators...

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 05: Shabazz Napier #13 of the Connecticut Huskies goes to the basket as Dorian Finney-Smith #10 of the Florida Gators defends during the NCAA Men's Final Four Semifinal at AT&T Stadium on April 5, 2014 in Arlington, Texas.
Photo: Jamie Squire, Getty Images

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 05: Shabazz Napier #13 of the Connecticut...

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 05: Shabazz Napier #13 of the Connecticut Huskies goes to the basket as Dorian Finney-Smith #10 of the Florida Gators defends during the NCAA Men's Final Four Semifinal at AT&T Stadium on April 5, 2014 in Arlington, Texas.
Photo: Tom Pennington, Getty Images

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 05: Shabazz Napier #13 of the Connecticut...

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 05: Scottie Wilbekin #5 of the Florida Gators reacts against the Connecticut Huskies during the NCAA Men's Final Four Semifinal at AT&T Stadium on April 5, 2014 in Arlington, Texas.
Photo: Tom Pennington, Getty Images

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 05: Shabazz Napier #13 of the Connecticut Huskies goes to the basket as Dorian Finney-Smith #10 of the Florida Gators defends during the NCAA Men's Final Four Semifinal at AT&T Stadium on April 5, 2014 in Arlington, Texas.
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ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 05: Shabazz Napier #13 of the Connecticut...

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 05: Shabazz Napier #13 of the Connecticut Huskies goes to the basket as Dorian Finney-Smith #10 of the Florida Gators defends during the NCAA Men's Final Four Semifinal at AT&T Stadium on April 5, 2014 in Arlington, Texas.
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ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 05: Shabazz Napier #13 of the Connecticut...

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 05: Tyler Olander #10 of the Connecticut Huskies reacts during the NCAA Men's Final Four Semifinal against the Florida Gators at AT&T Stadium on April 5, 2014 in Arlington, Texas.
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ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 05: Tyler Olander #10 of the Connecticut...

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 05: Shabazz Napier #13 and Niels Giffey #5 of the Connecticut Huskies celebrate against the Florida Gators during the NCAA Men's Final Four Semifinal at AT&T Stadium on April 5, 2014 in Arlington, Texas.
Photo: Jamie Squire, Getty Images

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 05: Phillip Nolan #0 of the Connecticut Huskies goes up for a shot as Casey Prather #24 of the Florida Gators defends during the NCAA Men's Final Four Semifinal at AT&T Stadium on April 5, 2014 in Arlington, Texas.
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ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 05: Phillip Nolan #0 of the Connecticut...

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 05: Phillip Nolan #0 of the Connecticut Huskies goes up for a shot as Casey Prather #24 of the Florida Gators defends during the NCAA Men's Final Four Semifinal at AT&T Stadium on April 5, 2014 in Arlington, Texas.
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ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 05: Phillip Nolan #0 of the Connecticut...

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 05: Phillip Nolan #0 of the Connecticut Huskies goes up for a shot as Casey Prather #24 of the Florida Gators defends during the NCAA Men's Final Four Semifinal at AT&T Stadium on April 5, 2014 in Arlington, Texas.
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ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 05: Phillip Nolan #0 of the Connecticut...

Florida guard Kasey Hill (0) shoots as Connecticut forward Phillip Nolan (0) defends during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Arlington, Texas.
Photo: Chris Steppig, AP

Florida guard Kasey Hill (0) shoots as Connecticut forward Phillip...

Connecticut forward Phillip Nolan (0) shoots against Florida during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Arlington, Texas.
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Connecticut forward DeAndre Daniels (2) dunks against Florida during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Arlington, Texas.
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Connecticut forward DeAndre Daniels (2) dunks against Florida...

Florida guard Kasey Hill, left, passes around Connecticut center Amida Brimah during the second half of an NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Arlington, Texas.
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Florida guard Kasey Hill, left, passes around Connecticut center...

Connecticut guard Shabazz Napier, left, fights for a loose ball with Florida center Patric Young during the second half of an NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Arlington, Texas.
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Connecticut guard Shabazz Napier, left, fights for a loose ball...

Florida guard Kasey Hill is defended by Connecticut center Amida Brimah during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Chris Steppig, pool)
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Florida guard Kasey Hill is defended by Connecticut center Amida...

Connecticut forward DeAndre Daniels (2) dunks the ball against Florida during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Arlington, Texas.
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Connecticut forward DeAndre Daniels (2) dunks the ball against...

Connecticut guard Ryan Boatright dunks the ball during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game against Florida Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Arlington, Texas.

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Connecticut guard Ryan Boatright dunks the ball during the second...

Connecticut guard Ryan Boatright dunks the ball during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game against Florida Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Arlington, Texas.
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Connecticut guard Ryan Boatright dunks the ball during the second...

Connecticut forward DeAndre Daniels works to maintain control of the ball as Florida forward Will Yeguete (15) defends during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Arlington, Texas.
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Connecticut forward DeAndre Daniels works to maintain control of...

Connecticut forward DeAndre Daniels dunks the ball during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game against Florida Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Arlington, Texas.
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Connecticut forward DeAndre Daniels dunks the ball during the...

Florida forward Will Yeguete (15) reaches in against Connecticut forward DeAndre Daniels (2) during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Arlington, Texas.
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Florida forward Will Yeguete (15) reaches in against Connecticut...

Connecticut fans show their support during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game against Florida Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Arlington, Texas.
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Connecticut fans show their support during the second half of the...

Connecticut center Amida Brimah, right, dunks the ball in front of Florida guard Kasey Hill during the second half of an NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Arlington, Texas.

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Connecticut center Amida Brimah, right, dunks the ball in front of...

Connecticut forward DeAndre Daniels (2) controls the ball as Florida forward Will Yeguete (15) defends during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Arlington, Texas.
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Connecticut forward DeAndre Daniels (2) controls the ball as...

Connecticut guard Shabazz Napier, left, drives past Florida forward Casey Prather during the second half of an NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Arlington, Texas.
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Connecticut center Amida Brimah (35) reaches for the ball as Florida forward Will Yeguete (15) defends during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Arlington, Texas.
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Connecticut center Amida Brimah (35) reaches for the ball as...

Florida guard Kasey Hill (0) shoots as Connecticut forward Phillip Nolan (0) defends during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Arlington, Texas.
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Florida guard Kasey Hill (0) shoots as Connecticut forward Phillip...

Connecticut guard Terrence Samuel (3) shoots against Florida during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Arlington, Texas.
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Connecticut guard Ryan Boatright (11) celebrates as he walks down court against Florida during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
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Connecticut guard Ryan Boatright (11) celebrates as he walks down...

Florida center Patric Young (4) shoots as Connecticut center Amida Brimah (35) defends during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Arlington, Texas.
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Florida center Patric Young (4) shoots as Connecticut center Amida...

Connecticut guard Shabazz Napier (13) and Florida guard Scottie Wilbekin (5) reach for a loose ball during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Arlington, Texas.
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Connecticut guard Shabazz Napier (13) and Florida guard Scottie...

Connecticut guard Shabazz Napier (13) and guard Ryan Boatright celebrate during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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Connecticut guard Shabazz Napier (13) and guard Ryan Boatright...

Connecticut forward DeAndre Daniels (2) shoots between Florida forward Dorian Finney-Smith (10) and guard Scottie Wilbekin (5) during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Arlington, Texas.
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Connecticut forward DeAndre Daniels (2) shoots between Florida...

Connecticut guard/forward Niels Giffey (5) shoots as Florida forward Dorian Finney-Smith (10) defends during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Arlington, Texas.
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Connecticut guard/forward Niels Giffey (5) shoots as Florida...

Connecticut center Amida Brimah (35) and Florida forward Will Yeguete (15) go after a loose ball during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
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Connecticut center Amida Brimah (35) and Florida forward Will...

Florida center Patric Young (4) rebounds the ballagainst Connecticut during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Arlington, Texas.
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Florida center Patric Young (4) rebounds the ballagainst...

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 05: The Connecticut Huskies bench reacts during the NCAA Men's Final Four Semifinal against the Florida Gators at AT&T Stadium on April 5, 2014 in Arlington, Texas.
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ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 05: Ryan Boatright #11 of the Connecticut Huskies and Patric Young #4 of the Florida Gators battle for a loose ball during the NCAA Men's Final Four Semifinal at AT&T Stadium on April 5, 2014 in Arlington, Texas.
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ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 05: Ryan Boatright #11 of the Connecticut...

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 05: Ryan Boatright #11 of the Connecticut Huskies and Patric Young #4 of the Florida Gators battle for a loose ball during the NCAA Men's Final Four Semifinal at AT&T Stadium on April 5, 2014 in Arlington, Texas.
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ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 05: Ryan Boatright #11 of the Connecticut...

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 05: Niels Giffey #5 of the Connecticut Huskies dunks against the Florida Gators during the NCAA Men's Final Four Semifinal at AT&T Stadium on April 5, 2014 in Arlington, Texas.
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ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 05: Phillip Nolan #0 and DeAndre Daniels #2 of the Connecticut Huskies celebrate during the NCAA Men's Final Four Semifinal against the Florida Gators at AT&T Stadium on April 5, 2014 in Arlington, Texas.
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ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 05: Phillip Nolan #0 and DeAndre Daniels #2...

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 05: Shabazz Napier #13 of the Connecticut Huskies looks to pass against the Florida Gators during the NCAA Men's Final Four Semifinal at AT&T Stadium on April 5, 2014 in Arlington, Texas.
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ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 05: Shabazz Napier #13 of the Connecticut...

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 05: Patric Young #4 of the Florida Gators goes up for a shot as DeAndre Daniels #2 of the Connecticut Huskies defends during the NCAA Men's Final Four Semifinal at AT&T Stadium on April 5, 2014 in Arlington, Texas.
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ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 05: Patric Young #4 of the Florida Gators...

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 05: Shabazz Napier #13 of the Connecticut Huskies celebrates during the NCAA Men's Final Four Semifinal against the Florida Gators at AT&T Stadium on April 5, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. The Connecticut Huskies defeated the Florida Gators 63-53.
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ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 05: Shabazz Napier #13 of the Connecticut...

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 05: Ryan Boatright #11 of the Connecticut Huskies celebrates after defeating the Florida Gators 63-53 in the NCAA Men's Final Four Semifinal at AT&T Stadium on April 5, 2014 in Arlington, Texas.
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ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 05: Ryan Boatright #11 of the Connecticut...

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 05: Ryan Boatright #11 of the Connecticut Huskies celebrates after defeating the Florida Gators 63-53 in the NCAA Men's Final Four Semifinal at AT&T Stadium on April 5, 2014 in Arlington, Texas.
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ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 05: Terrence Samuel #3 of the Connecticut Huskies celebrates after defeating the Florida Gators 63-53 in the NCAA Men's Final Four Semifinal at AT&T Stadium on April 5, 2014 in Arlington, Texas.
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ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 05: Terrence Samuel #3 of the Connecticut...

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 05: Tyler Olander #10 of the Connecticut Huskies battles for a rebound against Phillip Nolan #0 and DeAndre Daniels #2 of the Connecticut Huskies during the NCAA Men's Final Four Semifinal at AT&T Stadium on April 5, 2014 in Arlington, Texas.
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ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 05: Tyler Olander #10 of the Connecticut...

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 05: Ryan Boatright #11 of the Connecticut Huskies celebrates after defeating the Florida Gators 63-53 in the NCAA Men's Final Four Semifinal at AT&T Stadium on April 5, 2014 in Arlington, Texas.
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ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 05: The Connecticut Huskies hudlde during the NCAA Men's Final Four Semifinal against the Florida Gators at AT&T Stadium on April 5, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. The Connecticut Huskies defeated the Florida Gators 63-53.
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ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 05: Shabazz Napier #13 of the Connecticut Huskies brings the ball up the floor against the Florida Gators during the NCAA Men's Final Four Semifinal at AT&T Stadium on April 5, 2014 in Arlington, Texas.
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ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 05: Shabazz Napier #13 of the Connecticut Huskies reacts during the NCAA Men's Final Four Semifinal against the Florida Gators at AT&T Stadium on April 5, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. The Connecticut Huskies defeated the Florida Gators 63-53.
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Connecticut gathers on the floor after beating Florida 63-53 at their NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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Connecticut celebrates in the final moments of their NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game against Florida Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Arlington, Texas. Connecticut won 63-53.
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Connecticut celebrates in the final moments of their NCAA Final...

Connecticut forward Tyler Olander (10) celebrates with teammates at the end of an NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game against Florida Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Arlington, Texas. Connecticut won 63-53.
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Connecticut players and fans begin to celebrate in the final moments of the team's 63-53 victory over Florida at their NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Arlington, Texas.
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Connecticut players and fans begin to celebrate in the final...

Connecticut guard/forward Niels Giffey (5) dunks as Florida guard Michael Frazier II (20) defends during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Arlington, Texas. Connecticut won 63-53.
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Connecticut guard/forward Niels Giffey (5) dunks as Florida guard...

Connecticut players celebrate at the end of an NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game against Florida Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Arlington, Texas. Connecticut won 63-53.
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The Huskies (31-8) advance to their second national championship game in four years and will play the winner of Wisconsin-Kentucky on Monday night. UConn has already won national titles in Houston and San Antonio.

"It sounds crazy right now," said UConn junior Ryan Boatright, who scored 13 points with six rebounds. "Like I said before, we are blessed and are grateful to be in the national championship game.

"We didn't come to Dallas to just play in the national championship game. We came to win."

Shabazz Napier added 12 points and Niels Giffey 11 for UConn, which shot 63.6 percent (24-for-43) in the second half and 55.8 percent for the game. The Huskies closed the game making nine of its last 10 field-goal attempts.

Patric Young led the Gators (36-3), who had a 30-game win streak snapped, with 19 points.

UConn outscored Florida 21-6 in the final 8:49 of the first half to take a 25-22 lead at the break. Daniels scored 10 points and UConn shot 47.6 percent, including 4-for-7 on 3-pointers, in that stretch.

UConn pushed its lead to as large as 10 points in the second half -- 37-27 with 13:10 to play. But the Gators climbed back in with an 11-4 run, cutting the lead to 41-38 with 9:12 left on Casey Prathers' three-point play.

These Huskies never worried, though, answering back with a 10-3 run to lead 51-41 with 5:28 left using their "Little Huskies" lineup of Napier, Daniels, Giffey, Terrence Samuel and Boatright with Amida Brimah and Phil Nolan in foul trouble.

Despite having its big men in foul trouble, UConn finished with a 36-24 edge in the paint and won the rebound battle 28-27.

"It was a great victory," said UConn coach Kevin Ollie, who reaches the national championship in just his second season. "We stayed positive and productive."

The opening 11 minutes belonged to the Gators, who cruised out to a 16-4 lead -- their largest lead in the first meeting was eight points in the first half.

UConn was 2-for-9 to start the game and committed six turnovers. Scottie Wilbekin's jumper with 9:48 left gave Florida its 12-point lead.

Then the Huskies arrived. Daniels nailed a 3-pointer with 8:49 remaining and UConn hit four straight baskets -- Boatright with a 3-pointer, Samuel for two and Daniels with another 3 -- to break off an 11-0 run and close within a point, 16-15. The scoring binge came over a 1:32 stretch.

Napier cracked the scoring column with a 3-pointer with 3:54 left in the half, and Giffey gave UConn its first lead with a three-point play at 3:18, making it 21-20.

Napier and Daniels added baskets to help the Huskies go into the locker room up three.

STAR OF THE GAME: Daniels. The Huskies needed a lift with a struggling offense in the first half and he hit two 3-pointers on an 11-0 run that pulled UConn within a point, 16-15. It's his second double-double of the NCAAs (27 points, 10 rebounds against Iowa State)

KEYS TO WIN: The Huskies outscored Florida 27-6 over a 13-minute stretch that turned a 16-4 hole into a 31-22 lead. UConn outrebounded the Gators 28-27 and held them to 38.8 percent shooting. UConn was 5-for-12 from 3-point range.

NOTES: The Huskies came in 1-2 against No. 1-ranked teams in the NCAA tournament. They beat Duke in 1999 to win the national championship, but lost to North Carolina (1998) and UCLA (1995) in the Elite Eight. ... UConn is now 2-1 all-time against Florida, with the Gators' win coming in the 1994 Sweet 16. UConn beat Florida 65-64 on Dec. 2 this season. ... UConn is 7-1 in Final Four games, including 6-1 under Jim Calhoun and 1-0 under Ollie. ... The Gators outscored the opposition by 13.6 points per game in their 36 wins.